₦airaland Forum

Jatuski:
*Demands President's disqualification


https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/21/2027-more-trouble-for-tinubu-as-group-reopens-chicago-varsity-certificate-saga/

Wow! Another annual lamentations

Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s Resignation Letter

June 3, 1971.

My dear Commander-in-Chief,

You will recall that in a statement made by me and published in the SUNDAY TIMES of March 30, 1969, I declared, among other things, as follows:

“Even at the federal level, I have no desire whatsoever, and I certainly cannot be tempted or induced to develop one, to head, or participate in an unelected or even an electoral-college elected civil administration in a military or any setting. At the moment, I am participating in the activities of the military government because I have been invited, and I also think it is right, so to do.
I am, therefore, obliged, morally and for the purpose of keeping Nigeria united, to take part, as fully as I can, in any measure designed, in particular, to keep the Ibos as a constituent ethnic unit in the federation of Nigeria, enjoying equal and identical status and benefits with other ethnic units, and in general, to preserve Nigeria as an economic and political entity.”

I should have, in accordance with this declaration, relinquished my present offices soon after the end of the civil war in January last year. But one main matter decided me against such an immediate course of action. As you know, before January 1970, the four-year development and reconstruction plan had been under active preparation, and it had been hoped that it would be launched early in the 1970/71 fiscal year. It was my strong desire to participate in the consideration of this plan. As it turned out, however, the plan was not actually considered until August 1970.

By that time, three other factors had supervened. First, the capital estimates for 1970/71 had been delayed until the launching of the four-year development plan, which did not take place until November last year. At this late stage, I decided that the capital estimates of 1970/71 should be incorporated into those of 1971/72.

Second, by November 1970, the time for the introduction of the 1971/72 budget was only some four months away.

Third, as from September 1970, our foreign exchange position had started to undergo an unusual rapid deterioration. It occurred to me, in all these circumstances:

-that it would be untidy for me to leave without completing the budget for 1970/71;
-that it would be hardly fair to my successor for me to leave at a time when preparations for the 1970/71 budget had actively begun under my direction, and;
-that it might be interpreted in some circles as an act of bad faith for me to leave at a time when our foreign exchange was in such a bad state, and no sensible formula had been found for arresting its deterioration.

Now with the peace and unity of our great country fully restored and firmly re-established; with the four-year development plan already considered and launched and the capital estimates for 1970/71 completed; with the 1971/72 budget done and a reasonable solution devised for our acute foreign exchange, I feel free to act in accordance with one of my fundamental beliefs, referred to in paragraph 1 above, and publicly declared on March 10, 1969-EIGHTEEN CLEAR MONTHS before the military government’s political programme was announced by you on October 1, 1970.

I would, therefore, like to notify you that, with effect from July 1, 1971, I am no longer willing to continue in the offices of federal commissioner for Finance and vice-president of the Federal Executive Council.

Supplementary to the forgoing, there is another important reason for my present action. After four truly (I hesitate to say exceedingly) exacting (though thoroughly stimulating and educative) years in the Federal Ministry of Finance which, throughout the period, was incessantly beset with fiscal and monetary problems of unprecedented dimensions, and of peculiarly complex and tantalizing nature, I deem it to be in the interest of my continued good health to have a complete change of full-time occupation.

As to my future plan, I have decided to go back to legal practice. I also want to seize the opportunity, which the military government’s six-year political programme provides, to write, if my professional engagement permit, three books which have always been very much on my mind.
The research connected with two of these books will take me to selected developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, as well to ECA and OAU secretariats in Addis Ababa, the offices of some United Nations agencies in New York, and London University.

I would like to state that though, by this resignation, I am leaving your government and literary activities as mentioned above, it does not mean that I am completely relinquishing all public services to our country and people.

On the contrary, it is my resolve to continue, in all circumstances and until my life’s end, to see the best interests of our fatherland, and promote the welfare and happiness of our people, in every way possible.

In this connection, I would like to assure you that I shall always be willing, on a purely AD HOC basis and providing my professional commitments permit, to render, at your request and without any remuneration whatsoever, any particular service which is within my competence to give.

After my appointment in 1967, I submitted to you a STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS (i.e. OF MY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES) as at June30, 1967. In keeping with the code of conduct to which I subscribed, I am obliged to send you my statement of affairs as at June 30, 1971. It is, however, not possible to send the statement along with this letter. But my accountants are already working on it and as soon as it is finalized up to June 30, 1971, I shall forward it to you.

In closing, I would like, in all sincerity, to say two things:

Firstly, I have tremendously enjoyed working with you; and it is not without considerable reluctance, therefore, that I have to take this step.
Secondly, I will always remember with deep gratitude, your kindness to me in releasing me from prison, and in giving me, within a year of my release, an opportunity to serve our people of Nigeria once again in a ministerial capacity, and at a time when the very existence of our fatherland was in grave peril.

With best wishes to Victoria and your good self, and love to Ibrahim.

Yours very sincerely,
OBAFEMI AWOLOWO.

Why Awolowo Resigned

Although the letter was courteous and restrained, historians generally agree that Awolowo had become increasingly uncomfortable with the military government’s failure to return the country to civilian rule after the war. He had originally joined the government to help preserve Nigeria during the civil war and believed his mission had largely been accomplished by 1970. His resignation therefore carried both personal and political significance.

One of the remarkable aspects of the exchange is the equally gracious reply from Gowon, who praised Awolowo’s patriotism, courage, financial stewardship, and service to the nation.

General Gowon’s reply is often cited as an example of civility, magnanimity, and mutual respect in public life. After receiving Chief Awolowo’s resignation letter, Gowon wrote warmly in appreciation of his service to Nigeria during one of its most difficult periods.

The key portions of Gowon’s response read as follows:

My dear Chief Awolowo,

I have received your letter dated June 3, 1971, in which you informed me of your desire to relinquish your appointments as Federal Commissioner for Finance and Vice-Chairman of the Federal Executive Council with effect from July 1, 1971.

I fully appreciate the reasons which have prompted you to take this decision and I have accepted your resignation with regret.

May I say that your services to the nation during the past four years have been invaluable. At a most critical period in the history of this country, you accepted the call to serve. You brought to your task great ability, courage, dedication and an unwavering sense of duty.

The successful management of our finances during the civil war and the immediate post-war period owes much to your wisdom, foresight and discipline. The nation owes you a debt of gratitude.

Personally, I have greatly valued your counsel, your loyalty and your friendship. I shall miss the benefit of your wise advice in government.

I sincerely hope that after a period of rest, you will continue to place your immense experience and talents at the disposal of our country whenever the need arises.

Victoria joins me in sending our warm regards to you and your family.

Yours sincerely,

Yakubu Gowon

The exchange is remarkable because neither man used the occasion to score political points. Awolowo left with dignity, expressing gratitude even as he quietly signaled that his mission in government was over. Gowon responded with generosity, publicly acknowledging Awolowo’s immense contribution to stabilizing Nigeria’s finances during the civil war and reconstruction years.

For students of leadership, there are several enduring lessons in this correspondence:

1. Public office is service, not possession. Awolowo knew when to leave.
2. Disagreement need not breed bitterness. Both men had different political backgrounds yet maintained mutual respect.
3. A leader should acknowledge merit, even in potential rivals. Gowon did so generously.
4. Institutions are strengthened when exits are as dignified as entries.

In today’s often rancorous political climate, the Awolowo–Gowon exchange remains a model of statesmanship, restraint, and respect for public service.

Isobug:
You can't use this election to judge NDC, it's impromptu. The general elections is the proper test of all political parties. You're here mentioning Kwankwaso that join NDC yesterday

We await your lamentations Chapter 2 then!

Here's London Financial Times 15 June 1961 reporting on the opening of the Lagos Stock Exchange. The brains and technocrat behind it was Akintola Williams.

The Yoruba Chief Who Took On Hitler — And Won in Court!

His name? Chief Ladapo Samuel Ademola II.

In 1934, long before the world would unite to fight Nazi Germany, an African traditional ruler challenged Adolf Hitler’s propaganda machine — and triumphed.

Chief Ladapo Ademola II, the Alake of Egbaland, sued the German state broadcaster for airing a racist documentary that portrayed Africans as primitive and uncivilized. The film had been broadcast across Europe and ridiculed African royalty and traditions. Incensed by the insult to his people, the Alake — who was then on a diplomatic mission to Europe — hired a legal team and filed a defamation suit in a Berlin court.

Against all odds, the court ruled in his favor. Germany was forced to withdraw the film and issue a formal apology. This remarkable legal victory not only defended African dignity, but exposed the strength of African intellect and diplomacy at a time when colonial stereotypes dominated the narrative.

Yet today, Chief Ademola’s bold stand is rarely remembered — a Yoruba king who beat the Third Reich in its own courts.

Let’s remember him.
Prof Gannuci Blacking

MarketDispatch:
Is that not Senator Oshio's constituency?

Cape Verde girls or hoes?

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pongwa:
You are not bothered about what he put up but rather about him leaving your religion. Chai

It's earthly hell fire. No exit except death

Ejyksneh:
I don't believe this, tell that to the birds of the air

Kindly check my signature for a very interesting topic and amazing facts

As long as it is not about the dot nation you will never agree 👍

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newnigeriannew:
But leaders go to Adeboye for prayers, not to the youths. So, how do you want the youths to drive the change?

So you want them to go to shrines that your father built?

A WOMAN GOES TO PRISON TO VISIT HER HUSBAND WHO HAS JUST BEEN SENTENCED TO FORTY (40) YEARS IN JAIL

As soon as she enters the visiting room,
she hugs him and exclaims with tears in her eyes: - "Oh!
Roger, 40 years, Roger?"

And the husband replies: "Well, my love, what are you going to do?" "Oh,

Roger...! I spoke to the judge handling your case," "And what did he say, my love?"

"He told me that for every time I make love with him, he will reduce your prison sentence by one year..."

"What !!! What a miserable bastard and what did you say to that son of a bitch?"

"Oh, Roger! We'll talk about it at home, pick up your stuff, let's go... !!! (40years are covered already, I have slept with him already)!!!

Is this woman to be congratulated or not?

Does she love her husband?

THE DEBATE IS open! MARRIAGE OR DIVORCE?

Antoeni:
How can you protest as a Pastor when fuel was ₦95, but now that it’s ₦1,350 you’re saying Let’s pray?

Show us WHERE and WHEN he protested against fuel issue or against Gej

escortafrik:
I’m a lady in my mid-30s and life was going very well for me except for one thing everybody except me seemed obsessed with - marriage.

I have a good career, I’m financially stable, respected in my field, and I genuinely loved the life I built for myself. But every family gathering, every wedding, every phone call from relatives somehow turned into:

“So when are you getting married?” You’re not getting younger oo

Eventually, I met someone through mutual friends.

He was unemployed at the time, but that did not bother me much because he was intelligent, kind, calm, and surprisingly very knowledgeable in the same profession as me.

We connected deeply and for the first time in a long while, I felt like I had found the ‘one’

As our relationship became serious, I started helping him professionally too. I helped him restructure his CV, prepared him for interviews, connected him to opportunities, and eventually introduced him to my organisation when there was an opening.

Thankfully, he got the job.

I was genuinely happy for him because I knew how difficult things had been for him financially before then. And after he got the job, things became even sweeter between us.

And some month after he proposed to me ! my joy became complete! My family was overjoyed.

Then, just as our wedding plans were moving forward smoothly, the company we worked introduced a new policy stating that married couples could no longer work in the organisation together. Once two employees got married, one person would have to resign.

That was when the real problem started.

I assumed we would sit down and discuss it logically.

I have spent years building my career there.
I’m more senior.
I currently earn more.
And if we’re being realistic, my position is more stable at the moment.

But my fiancé shocked me.

He told me I should be the one to resign because:

“I’m the man.”

Initially I didn’t take him seriously but as the wedding date drew closer, he kept pressuring me to resign !

I then reminded him that I was already established before he came into the company. I was the one who helped him get the opportunity in the first place. If anyone should logically stay, shouldn’t it be the person whose career was already firmly built there?

But he said it would be embarrassing for him as a man if he was the one leaving while his wife continued working there, that I could do something else like supermarket business.

Imagine !

Since then, everything has changed.

Wedding plans have paused.
We now fight everyday
Even his family are supporting him, telling me to resign !
my heart is broken.

Not just because of the job itself, but because I genuinely believed I was building a life with someone who saw me as an equal partner.

Well I have concluded that I won’t resign and I will also make sure he is sacked. No one should call me wicked because he is very wicked for wanting to do this to me.



https://community.escortafrik.com/d/198-i-helped-my-fiance-get-a-job-in-my-company-now-he-wants-me-to-resign

You better drop him, if you can. Redest flag!

Dshocker:
Rent a big space, then partner with Redeem Christian Church Of God

Or partner with Winners Chapel.

Profit sharing ratio is 60/40

Share your own experience first!

suckprick:
Hmmm. I sleep for a living.

You mean you sleep with AIDS patients?

HisaacPlus:
The Redeemed Christian Church of God has issued responses to the barrage of allegations and accusations against its General Overseer, Pastor Adeboye, clearing things out

In conclusion!
In conclusion!
In conclusion!!!
What are your thoughts?

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has issued responses to the barrage of allegations and accusations against its General Overseer, Pastor Adeboye, clearing things out

[quote author=Chickenandchips post=139581598]

My father d!ed on a Sunday waiting for a qualified doctor. You know why? All the qualified doctors went to church. This is why you can’t find me in a church.

- Keji Giwa pic.twitter.com/FObxsc56ry

— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) May 30, 2026

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But whose fault that only Christians were/are qualii?
Why didn't you bring one from the non-christian qualified doctors?

Thewrath:
In a country with no press/journalism freedom,nothing is real in the internet in such country.

No sane person expect anything different from this from you

Nigeria’s digital economy continued to deepen in 2025, with internet usage remaining heavily concentrated in a handful of commercially active and densely populated states.

This is according to an analysis of active internet subscription data across Nigeria released by National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) complied from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

Here are the Top 10 states with the largest internet subscriptions in 2025.

Visit www.nairametrics.com to read more.

Brendaniel:
Are you saying all soldiers and police will also die by the gun?

By this your warped reasoning and life outlook, you're irredeemable!

Imagine today's rain with this Learner's attitude. What do I do?

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franchasng:
Lagos is overburdened already, adding more seaport to Lagos is not helping the state but killing it. They should focus on building excellent cargo rail from existing Lagos seaports to states like:

Kano
Anambra (Onitsha)
Kogi
Adamawa


It will reduce the burden of loads on Lagos roads which causes traffic congestion and fast road wear. But with cargo railways from Lagos ports to other commercial states, movement of cargo containers will be swift and the loads on Lagos roads will be reduced, traffic will also drop.

As if you care!

saintokwuluora:
They were surprised these calibre of men are ready to lead and they liked it. Tinubu is done for.

They likeD it. That was in the past (tense).

Mandem05:
[s]As per say the state governors cannot be called to order by The president na[/s]
LET'S CONITUNE ALL THE MUD SLINGING WHILST THE KILLING CONTIUNES UNCHEKED BY THE GOVENMENT.

He dey come as per say na im vote ya governor in. Oríṣiríṣi